We have been reading and talking about quality of life and how it is one of the most important issues to consider when it comes to treating a patient. However, the reality does not always match with the ideal.
I was doing a discharge planning/review for my COPD patient today and she is requiring 24 hrs home O2. The hospital which I am having my placement at does not issue patients with Home O2 with 4 wheeled walker. It's not much of a big problem if the patient can afford it. For those who are on pension, they will be forced to be housebound and not being able to enjoy outdoors with their partner/family.
I believe this is only one small example on how patient's quality of life is affected due to funding issues. I feel quite frustrated by such situations but at the same time feeling helpless. Does anyone here know of similar situations or ideas on how to problem solve?
Chin.
p.s. sorry for the late posting, was not able to think of an issue to post up until today!
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I think you should be able to get some government subsidy with health benefits. This would of probably been explored in your situation i suspect, but have a chat with the social worker and let them know. They may be able to get some subsidies or get the pt eligible for some type of funding for portable oxygen
I think you should be able to get some government subsidy with health benefits. This would of probably been explored in your situation i suspect, but have a chat with the social worker and let them know. They may be able to get some subsidies or get the pt eligible for some type of funding for portable oxygen
Hi Chin,
I had patient who was in a similar situation before and he was able to get some funding from the government. I reckon you should talk to the Social Worker since they know everything about funding
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